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School: An Drom Clochach (B.)

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Dromclogh, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Pártholán Ó Ruadhacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0408, Page 159

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    quite easily. The nail at the end also helped in pulling out the candle. Three or four candles were sometimes made together in a mould.
    Dips in olden times called a Páideog. These were made from twisted flax-hemp, drawn several times through melted tallow, and hung up for use. They were about as thick as a pencil. They were held in the hand by one member of the family to give light to the others, while they sat down to supper.
    Rushlights were also used. Rushes were steeped in melted tallow, and put up to dry.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. candle-making (~728)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mrs Norah Costello
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Assistant teacher
    Informant
    Michael Costello
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    78
    Address
    Ballyhorgan East, Co. Kerry